Free Cybersecurity Tools Available to State and Local Governments
Many governments are eligible for no-cost cybersecurity solutions. All they need to do is ask, experts say.
Treasury Considers State and Local Grants to Implement Digital ID Systems
The effort to stimulate widespread use of digital identification is aligned with a White House order on cybersecurity and could help defend against ransomware attacks, officials said.
Teamwork, trust and threat sharing key to cybersecurity
State and local government officials and industry experts hashed out the details of what’s needed for better cybersecurity.
Taking Control of Ransomware With a Zero-Trust Strategy
COMMENTARY | Antivirus, sandboxing and similar detection techniques can’t keep up. It’s time for governments and agencies to transform their approach to thwarting malware.
Small Cities Worry Cybersecurity Money Won't Reach Them
Ransomware attacks have wreaked havoc on state and local governments. There are new federal cybersecurity grants to help but small places may lack the staff resources to get them.
Top Public Sector Cybersecurity Threat No Longer is Employees
Hackers pose the greatest cyber risks for states and localities, followed by careless workers and foreign governments, according to an annual IT report.
LA Secure app protects mobile users from security threats
The app prevents users on public Wi-Fi from inadvertently opening malicious links and accessing rogue networks.
Feds Step Up Cybersecurity Support for State Governments
Forty-two advisers have been appointed or are in the process, with eight states still needing federal-level coordinators.
Cyber Vulnerabilities Could Impact Municipal Finance
Municipal bond credit analysts consider governments unprepared for cyberattacks, a recent survey says.
What is Log4j? A cybersecurity expert explains the latest internet vulnerability, how bad it is and what’s at stake
Simple to exploit, Log4j is used in cloud services as well as a wide range of programs from software development tools to security tools, which makes it easy for an army of bad actors to attack millions of systems.
When multifactor authentication for data security isn’t enough
Pre-boot authentication denies an attacker access to even a single data point – a viable option for federal agencies and critical infrastructure organizations securing data at rest.
Kronos ransomware attack impacting government employee paychecks
The cyberattack on the Kronos Private Cloud may last for weeks, affecting payroll and workforce management for many state and local government agencies.
Are we prepared for quantum-based security?
While 90% of federal respondents to a recent survey said they will be ready to defend against quantum-powered attacks expected in the next two years, they may not fully grasp how much work lies ahead, an expert says.
The best way to protect personal biomedical data from hackers could be to treat the problem like a game
By accounting for the value of the shared data, the game-based approach finds strategies that strike the right balance between utility and privacy.
States and Localities Seek Unified Front Against Ransomware Threats
Ransomware attacks can cause serious headaches for governments and their residents. Can greater collaboration between jurisdictions help prevent the cybersecurity breaches?
5G in Government: Not There Yet, But Getting Closer
There are several areas where 5G capabilities can improve, including bandwidth potential, for governments.
White House Holiday Warning Identifies Options for Reporting Ransomware
The FBI has a prominent portal for governments and entities to report cybersecurity incidents, but Congress is considering legislation that officials fear could change the dynamic.
How Common Are Ransomware Attacks? Lawmakers Want to Find Out.
Nobody knows how often government agencies are hit.
Cyber Insurance for Local Governments Costs More, Covers Less
More governments have cyber incident coverage than ever before, but the escalated risk of ransomware and cyberattacks means higher premiums, rising deductibles and greater scrutiny of security protocols.
How to Identify Phishing Emails and Foil Attacks
COMMENTARY | A cybersecurity researcher explains what to do to protect your organization.
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